Rosemary McAuliffe
Senator
· Democrat
· District 1
· most recent term 2015–16
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412
Bills as prime sponsor
72
of those became law
2,255
Bills co-sponsored
18,982
Recorded votes
3.7%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6097 2015–16 |
Future teachers c. scholrshpThe Future Teachers program is modified to focus exclusively on increasing the number of early elementary teachers teaching in kindergarten through third grade in Washington. In return for the conditional scholarship or loan... | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6102 2015–16 |
Capital gains excise taxBeginning January 1, 2016, an annual state net CGT is imposed on the sale or other voluntary exchange of capital assets, with some exceptions, by resident individuals during the year. The tax rate is 7 percent. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6104 2015–16 |
Education financingLegislative intent to provide a plan to fully fund basic education as required by the state supreme court's 2014 order is provided. ESHB 2261 is recognized as being part one of a plan for meeting the state's constitutional... | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6122 2015–16 |
Statewide student assessmntsReduces the number of state required assessments to only those assessments required to meet federal mandates. Eliminates the use of the statewide assessments as a requirement for high school graduation. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6140 2015–16 |
Discover pass/rental car etcAuthorizes a person to use a previously purchased discover pass with a rental car or shared car. Requires the department of fish and wildlife, the department of natural resources, and the parks and recreation commission to... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6141 2015–16 |
Elson S Floyd med school/WSUA school of medicine at WSU will be known as the Elson S. Floyd School of Medicine. | Senator (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6154 2015–16 |
Corrections ombuds, creatingThe Office of the Corrections Ombuds is created for the purpose of providing information to inmates, family members, representatives of inmates, department employees, and others regarding the following: the rights of inmates;... | Mark Miloscia (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6157 2015–16 |
Tobacco and vapor productsThe legal smoking age in Washington State is increased from 18 years of age to 21. A person who sells cigars, cigarettes, tobacco, or a vapor product to a person under the age of 21 is guilty of a gross misdemeanor. | Mark Miloscia (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6161 2015–16 |
Basic ed./caseload forecastThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6163 2015–16 |
District charter schoolsAmends or repeals the Initiative 1240 provisions to address the Court's concerns of non-common school status and funding source by authorizing school districts to create district charter schools within the district. District... | Andy Billig (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6181 2015–16 |
Massage therapistsThe titles "animal massage practitioner" and "massage practitioner" are changed to "animal massage therapist" and "massage therapist," respectively. All references in statute are updated to denote the change in title. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6182 2015–16 |
High school graduation testsDelays the use of state assessments as a graduation requirement and establishes target goals and indicators for eliminating the requirement. Provides a contingent effective date. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6183 2015–16 |
Local school district leviesSchool district levy lids will remain at 28 percent until 2020. Beginning in 2021, school district levy lids will be reduced by 1 percent per year until 2024 when the lid will be set at 24 percent for non-grandfathered school... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6184 2015–16 |
Martial arts excise taxationMartial arts activities that do not occur at a physical fitness center but instead occur at facilities not primarily used for physical fitness activities, such as a community center, school, or standalone martial arts studio,... | Cyrus Habib (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6189 2015–16 |
Native American curriculumThere must be a one quarter or semester course in Washington State history and government or Pacific Northwest history and government in the curriculum of all teacher preparation programs. Teacher preparation programs must... | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6192 2015–16 |
Educational opportunity gapMakes a number of changes to student discipline law, including prohibiting certain types of suspensions and expulsions, limiting the length, and requiring policies and procedures. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6202 2015–16 |
National guard empl. rightsRequires the Attorney General to take enforcement action to protect a state service member's employment rights after the Adjutant General has attempted to resolve the matter with the employer. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 12, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6212 2015–16 |
Homeowners' assoc. ombudsCreates the office of the homeowners' association ombuds within the office of the attorney general. Creates the homeowners' association ombuds account. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6216 2015–16 |
Small business tax creditIncreases the small business tax credit to provide small businesses with greater tax relief. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6232 2015–16 |
Civics ed. & campaign comp.The B&O tax deduction does not apply to donations or contributions received by a candidate, political committee, caucus political committee or bona fide political party; or any other person having the expectation of receiving... | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6234 2015–16 |
Animal abuse registryRequires the attorney general to maintain a registry of persons convicted of an animal abuse offense and make the registry available for public inquiry on the internet. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6239 2015–16 |
Affordable housing optionsAllows a county or city to apply a local property tax exemption for nonprofit-owned properties that provide affordable housing to very low-income families. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6240 2015–16 |
Nursing home facilitiesThe direct care component must be regionally adjusted using county wide wage index information available through the United States Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor statistics rather than using the nonmetropolitan and... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6241 2015–16 |
Teacher salaries & mentoringBeginning the 2016-2017 school year, the minimum base salary for beginning certificated instructional staff is $40,000 per year. The salary for other positions, including certificated administrative and classified staff,... | Andy Billig (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6243 2015–16 |
Student mental healthRequires the development of an online social and emotional training module for educators. | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
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